Editor's Columns
First-person notes from the editor on why this site exists, decisions we make, and what hosting foreign friends in Korea actually taught us.
Chansoo Yang
Editor & Founder
Korean local who has hosted 100+ foreign friends across the country. Builds Korea Code from years of trip-planning notes — every guide is reviewed against official Korea Tourism Organization data before publication.
About the editorEditor's Column
What Friends Missed After Leaving Korea
The pattern of what foreign friends said they missed once back home — and what it suggests about which Korean things travel the worst back to their countries.
4 min read6/15/2026Editor's Column
What Friends Loved Eating in Korea
The foods my visiting friends requested again were not always guidebook staples. Here are the everyday dishes they remembered after leaving Korea.
4 min read6/13/2026Editor's Column
A Trip to Japan Convinced Me to Build This Site
A trip to Japan showed me how much research foreign travelers face. I returned home and began building the Korea guide I wished I had abroad.
4 min read6/12/2026Editor's Column
Hosting 100+ Friends in Korea: Lessons
Eight years of helping friends travel in Korea revealed the questions, mistakes, and planning patterns that standard must-see lists often miss.
4 min read6/11/2026Editor's Column
Why I Removed Every K-Pop Guide From This Site
I removed 119 regional K-pop guides after reviewing their accuracy. This is what the audit revealed and why trustworthy coverage mattered more.
4 min read6/10/2026